In this March 29, 2018 photo, Chinese Ministry of Commerce spokesman Gao Feng speaks during a press conference at the Ministry of Commerce in Beijing. (AP Photo/Mark Schiefelbein)

“The U.S. is abusing the tariff methods and starting trade wars all around the world,” said Feng. “This will seriously damage the world trade order, undermine the interests of trade partners and the interests of its own enterprises and people — this action is unpopular.”

President Trump has taken a hard-line stance against China’s trade practices. He has accused the country of taking advantage of American companies for decades, which has put some U.S. industries completely out of business.